Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13f71-7251-737e-ae7f-a96487363630/enq1412-staging-trussing-and-lighting-for-derby-arena-pantomime Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ENQ1412 - Staging, Trussing and Lighting for Derby Arena Pantomime [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value £55,000 Published 15 Oct 2026 Deadline 3 days left 22 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This quotation is for the supply, installation and de-rig of staging for the pantomime at Derby Arena, dry hire of trussing and dry hire of RoboSpot kits. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the Procurement Act2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".) The contract is estimated to commence on 2nd November 2026 and expires on 1st November 2027. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on 21st October 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on 22nd October 2026. Documents are available at [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1412 or DN833141. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering ## CPV classification Platforms lighting Stage construction works Event services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 097427-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097427-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Derby City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) [Sector More Electrical equipment & lighting tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/electrical-equipment-lighting) ## More tenders like this [ENQ1412 - Staging, Trussing and Lighting for Derby Arena Pantomime · Derby City Council · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13f8a-8bd9-71d6-b0c1-f5ac147bcb87/enq1412-staging-trussing-and-lighting-for-derby-arena-pantomime) [Staging and PA events equipment hire. · Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2c-46cc-705e-acda-968379902410/staging-and-pa-events-equipment-hire) [W5165 Supply & Installation of Stage Lighting · Walsall Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-4e42-7249-b447-cdd24634132b/w5165-supply-installation-of-stage-lighting) [Installation, Maintenance and Dismantling of the Matlock Bath Illuminations' Lighting · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-b405-7211-ae8b-4869a56ba875/installation-maintenance-and-dismantling-of-the-matlock-bath-illuminations-lig) [Stage construction works – Konzerthaus, Brandschutzmaßnahmen und Innenausbau Theater · Stadt Karlsruhe Amt für Hochbau und Gebäudewirtschaft · 10 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14064-d195-7023-a51f-694f98c3e3e7/germany-stage-construction-works-konzerthaus-brandschutzmassnahmen-und-innen) [Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Events Services, Equipment (via Hire) and Associated Structures · Glasgow City Council · 1403 days left · 22 Aug 2030](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b99-dfa3-71ad-984a-cf256b1025f7/dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-for-events-services-equipment-via-hire-and-as)